Gloss Angeles

On today's episode, we are continuing the conversation about how to show love and support for the AAPI community during these difficult times. Kirbie and Sara are highlighting some of their favorite Asian-owned beauty brands, creators, and organizations in hopes you'll support them with your dollar or a follow.Glossangelespod.comFacebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos)Instagram: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to create a beauty product from scratch, consider today’s episode your first lesson. Our guest knows A LOT about making makeup and skincare products from ideation to launch, thanks to his decade-long career working in the industry. Daniel Kiyoi became the Creative Director of Tarte at just 26 years old and is responsible for helping create and design some of the brand’s most popular products. Now, he’s creating beauty brands under his own incubator agency called Magic Dusk. (That Luminizer Kirbie was raving about a few episodes ago? That’s Daniel’s co-creation.) Daniel chats with us about how he landed in the industry, how his mom’s career at Mary Kay influenced his passion for beauty, and what entrepreneurs should know about starting their own line.Glossangelespod.comFacebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos)Instagram: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The business of beauty is a big one, but when it comes down to it, there are eight mega companies that have a hold on the cosmetic market and own a huge number of our favorite makeup, hair, and skincare brands. On today’s episode, we break down which brands are sisters and what parent conglomerates own them, from L’Oreal to LVMH. You might be surprised to learn that your favorite drugstore lipstick is made by the same company that formulates your go-to luxury moisturizer. That said, just because a company owns different brands doesn't mean they swap trade secrets, or even that their formulas change. Learn about what companies own what brands, which incubators are on the rise, and get your top acquisition questions answered.Glossangelespod.comFacebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos)Instagram: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donni Davy, the makeup artist known for her bold style, discusses her journey from Craigslist to being a makeup department head. She shares insights into creating looks for TV and film, her collaboration with Face Lace, and her favorite affordable product. The chapter also explores the impact of Euphoria makeup on popular culture and breaking beauty rules.

A few weeks back, we raved about the one and only Droplette: a misting device that uses technology to deliver ingredients not on top of the skin, but into the skin. Looking for a solution for a medical disorder, founders Madhavi Gavini and Rathi Srinivas saw the value Droplette offered the skincare industry, and thus a device was born. We had so many questions about the product itself after featuring it on What's on Your Face that we figured the best people to answer your questions would be the founders themselves! If you're considering getting a Droplette, listen to this ep first to learn the science behind it, how it works, the proper way to use it, and what ingredients they have to offer. If you decide it's something you'd want to invest in, use code GLOSSANGELES at checkout to get $50 off your purchase! Glossangelespod.comFacebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos)Instagram: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are still in shock from the news that after 20 years, Becca Cosmetics will cease operations in September. We have our thoughts on what could have ultimately lead to the downfall of the cosmetics brand. In our new (and certainly recurring) segment Celebrity Skin, we have a slew of celebrity launches to discuss. (Yes, more!) We dive into one of the incubators behind many celebrity-lead brands to give intel on what we may see more of in the future. Plus, there's a ton of new product launches you'll want to be on the lookout for, from a new setting powder from a Sara-beloved brand to body makeup from Robyn "Rihanna" Fenty herself. This week Kirbie caps off the show with a luminizer you'll be gunning to get your hands on.Glossangelespod.comFacebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos)Instagram: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2015, Melissa Butler pitched her brilliant business on ‘Shark Tank’ — a bold, colorful, and inclusive beauty line that she believed would disrupt the market. She was rejected and criticized, but that didn’t stop her. Years later, The Lip Bar would become one of Target’s best-selling makeup brands, garnering a huge fan base which included the likes of Michelle Obama (more on that in the episode!). Now, Melissa is partnering with Walmart to make her incredible beauty products even more accessible to everyone. In our interview, Melissa shares how she got into Target (it involves a blind email), the sacrifices she had to make to grow the brand, and why she’s so excited about working with a corporate retail giant, despite its bad rep. Plus, Melissa shares a Gloss Angeles exclusive having to do with her organization The BLK PACT — you don’t want to miss it.Follow The Lip BarGlossangelespod.comFacebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos)Instagram: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kirbie and Sara are back with some piping hot beauty news! First up, a boatload of celebrity beauty brand launches including one from the indefatigable momager-turned-momtrepreneur Kris Jenner herself. Would you buy KJ skincare? Let’s discuss. We’re also talking the latest K-Beauty trends and the hairstyle (and jeans) TikTok youths love to hate. Plus, a concealer/foundation from Marc Jacobs that’s earned a spot as Sara’s #WOYF this week!  Watch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to celebrity estheticians in Hollywood, Kate Somerville is the OG. Kirbie and Sara have been longtime fans of Kate and her products, as well as her famous clinic on Melrose Place. But there’s a lot more to know about Kate than the famous faces she’s worked on or the skincare she’s made. In our interview with the legend herself, Kate shares stories about growing up in a barn, her battle with eczema, and how she transformed Janet Gaynor's (the first woman to win an Academy Award) old home into a beauty institution. We also picked her brain about the future of aesthetics, why peptides are so necessary, and the latest addition to her skincare range, KateCeuticals.Follow Kate Somerville on InstagramPurchase KateceuticalsGlossangelespod.comFacebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos)Instagram: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of Valentine's Day — or Galentine's Day as we like to call it over here at Gloss Angeles — we have Matthew Herman, co-founder of Boy Smells, on the pod to discuss all things candles, fragrance, and emotions (specifically the ones that certain scents can evoke). Matthew and his partner David Kien founded the brand in their LA kitchen as an experiment back in 2016 and now, Boy Smells is one of the most popular candle brands on the market. They even have a collab with the one and only Kacey Musgraves (you've heard Kirbie talk about their "Slow Burn" candle on the pod, no doubt). In this episode, Matthew shares how they transitioned from fashion to candles, what the process is like when creating different scents, and the upcoming launch of the brand's new "cologne de parfums," launching March 2nd.Follow Boys SmellsGlossangelespod.comFacebook: Gloss Angeles (Join our group: Gloss Angeles Glamgelenos)Instagram: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.comWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.